oshc activities
Christmas / Magic Door Key Craft

Magic Door Key Craft

Children decorate a magic key to hang outside for homes without a chimney, a festive craft to take home.

How to run it

  1. Cut key shapes from card before the session.
  2. Have children decorate keys with glitter, stickers and markers.
  3. Thread ribbon through a punched hole.
  4. Children take keys home to hang by the door.

You will need

  • card key shapes
  • glitter glue
  • stickers
  • ribbon
  • hole punch
Make it easier or harderYounger children use stickers; older children can design their own key shapes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Making a festive keepsake supports identity and family traditions.

Fits these theme days

ChristmasSanta's WorkshopChristmas in JulyCraft Day

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